How to get from Colombo directly to the hidden Sera Ella waterfall.
Is it possible to visit this remote waterfall on a day trip from the capital.
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Visiting Sera Ella directly from Colombo is possible but makes for a very long day trip. You must drive towards Kurunegala and then navigate the winding, incredibly scenic roads of the Knuckles Mountain Range towards Laggala.
It is much more enjoyable to base yourself in Kandy or Matale for a night. This allows you to explore the hidden cave behind the waterfall early in the morning before the long drive back to the capital.
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Driver claims the meter is broken and quotes an inflated flat rate. Common on arrival at airport or railway stations when tourists are tired and disoriented.
Drivers wearing official-looking uniforms claim to be "government-approved" and charge 3-5x normal rates. They may have fake badges or ID cards.
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